Photo report international tomato event TTA-ISO and Artechno

Harvesting, grafting, and propagation: new techniques emerge for tomato cultivation

What could be better for technology and tomato professionals than an event about tomatoes and technology, right in the middle of the Westland…

2025 Spring results: A possible aphid resistance warning against chemical-only programs

For over three decades, Global Horticultural Inc., based in Ontario's Niagara region, has served as a supplier and partner to commercial greenhouse…

Project Frövi 2: A footprint-certified Ultra-Clima greenhouse announced

Selected Group is expanding its investment in sustainable greenhouse cultivation in Sweden with the launch of Phase 2 of Project Frövi. In this second…

New 4-channel light introduced for growers

Signify has expanded its horticulture portfolio with new 4-channel LED lights of the Philips GreenPower toplighting force (TLF). These advanced lights…

"You gave horticulture a face"

Rob Baan surprised and honored for 25 years in horticulture

During a surprise party last week, Rob Baan's amazed expression wasn't due to sampling a new plant. Instead, he was honored for his contributions to…

"Strawberry cultivation will look completely different"

The International Soft Fruit Conference was held at Delphy in Horst for the fourth time, spanning three days. Visitors from various places attend to…

BerryWorld celebrates wins across the full berry portfolio at 2025 Superior Taste Awards

Several of Berryworld's berry varieties have been honoured at the 2025 Superior Taste Awards, hosted by the International Taste Institute in Brussels.…

NL: WUR, Svensson formalize partnership

The long-term collaboration between WUR Greenhouse Horticulture and Svensson as a preferred supplier has officially been formalized. Monique van…

NL: First plants in strawberry cells Proefcentrum Hoogstraten

In April, strawberry enthusiasts got a glimpse of the newly opened research facilities at Proefcentrum Hoogstraten. However, there is more to see…

Gartenbau-Versicherung VVaG:

Severe storms cause massive damage to over 100 businesses in North Rhine-Westphalia

On Saturday, May 31, 2025, severe storms with heavy thunderstorms, rain, and hail swept across large parts of North Rhine-Westphalia. The southern half…

Organic Brussels sprouts consumption gaining traction

For Ippolito International, organic Brussels sprout sales have been increasing each year. "The growth is driven by a wider variety of pack sizes that…

"We eat Albanian and Greek vegetables, while traders present them as Bulgarian"

Following recent hailstorms that severely damaged the harvests of many local farmers, an influx of Albanian and Greek vegetables has entered the…

JumpLights wins Maryland Tech Council’s Emerging Technology Company of the Year award

The Maryland Technology Council (MTC) has selected JumpLights as the winner of its Emerging Technology Company of the Year ICON award. Jumplights was…

How modern seed planting aids growers

Smart farming allows sections or entire areas to be cultivated in a computer-assisted and automated manner. Networked processes ensure ease of use and…

New Zealand: Ministry reviewing ToBRFV controls

The New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries says it will review its current controls after Australia changed its strategy to deal with a highly…

Ugandan government urged to unlock the nations full horticultural potential

Ugandan government urged to unlock the nations full horticultural potential

Looking at the difference in probiotic effects on kiwifruit in greenhouse and open field situations

Commercial biocontrol of plant diseases such as plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) requires formulations that are effective under field conditions.…

India: New greenhouse foundations laid at Khimber

On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Nigeen Lake Conservation Organization (NLCO) reaffirmed its commitment to "action over words" by laying…

Boosting the yield of hydroponic lettuce and arugula tthrough light

Two new studies by the University of Georgia, Department of Horticulture provide critical insights into improving hydroponic lettuce and arugula…

NL: New intelligent irrigation solution to be unveiled at GreenTech

This upcoming week at GreenTech Amsterdam, Hoogendoorn Growth Management will launch a brand-new addition to its Intelligent Algorithms software:…

New smart spectrum launched to automatically optimize LED lighting

Signify has unveiled the Philips GrowWise smart spectrum - an algorithm designed to automatically optimize horticultural LED lighting based on…

Ghana: Youth-led greenhouse agribusinesses shown to FARA delegation

Fresh Logistics Limited (FLL) on Friday, June 6, hosted a high-level delegation from the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) and partners…

Combatting the prevalance of tainted produce in Uganda with aquaponics

"Our systems eliminate the risk of chemical exposure"

In Kampala, food safety is a growing public health issue. "A 2023 study found that vegetables sold in local markets often contain a cocktail of…

In 2024, Spanish tomato exports increased by 17.98% and imports fell by 12.1%

In 2024, Spain exported 674.43 million kilos of tomatoes, i.e., 17.98% more than the 571.67 million kilos it exported in 2023. In contrast, tomato imports…

Duponchelia fovealis in cultivation: damage, detection and monitoring

The caterpillar of the moth Duponchelia fovealis is a troublesome pest affecting various crops. While the adult moths don't cause direct damage, the…

NL: "Pepper market rebounds after period of oversupply"

After a challenging period in terms of pricing, the pepper market is beginning to recover. "We're heading in the right direction again, but we're coming out of a tough sales stretch where p…

The advantages of Moroccan blueberries in a global context

Morocco becomes a "tariff oasis"

The Blueberries Consulting's XXXVIII International Seminar, to be held in Tangier on September 10, will be very auspicious for the Moroccan economy and the berry industry.…

German BLE week 22:

'Domestic strawberries dominated and intensified once again'

German strawberry supplies dominated and intensified once again. Open-field produce was not entirely convincing in terms of its organoleptic…

Seasonal Perishable Products Weekly Update:

U.S. asparagus, avocado, and tomato prices shift early June

The U.S. produce market shows mixed trends in early June, with price fluctuations, changing supply levels, and varied trading activity across commodities and…

The comment of the growers:

Excellent yields for a newly introduced strawberry variety

According to the feedback of some Italian strawberry operators, the Llosana variety stands out due to its productive and commercial results in the…

Kassel-based fruit and vegetable wholesaler Tom Meissner on new supply partnership with Berrybrothers

"High-quality berries in sustainable cardboard trays all year round"

T. Meissner Frucht-Handels-Gesellschaft mbH, based in Kassel, Germany, has entered into a new supply partnership with Dutch berry specialist…

Spar wants a bigger slice of Ireland's €15bn grocery market

Serbia: Italian retail chain selects initial locations in SerbiaUnofficially, the Eurospin EKO Company, which manages branches in Slovenia and Croatia,…